8-Port Decimator Users Manual (126504 - Rev11)

Revision 11
April 15, 2014
8-Port Decimator
User’s Manual
126504
Prepared by Senior Developer B. Gyetko
Approved by Project Manger P. Waskowic
18 Innovation Blvd., P.O. Box 1464

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan CANADA S7K 3P7
Tel: (306) 931-3425 Fax: (306) 933-1486
www.sedsystems.ca
Proprietary Notice
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The information contained herein is proprietary to SED Systems, and
may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to others except as
specifically permitted in writing by SED. The recipient of this
information, by its retention and use, agrees to protect the same and
the information contained herein from loss, theft, and compromise.

Note:
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Contents
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1.0 Operations Guide ............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 System Description .................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2.1 Equipment List / System Contents........................................................... 1-1
1.2.2 Functional Description ............................................................................. 1-1
1.2.3 Physical Description ................................................................................ 1-1
1.2.4 Client Computer ....................................................................................... 1-3
2.0 Reference Section ........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 User Interface Security .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.3 User Interface Connection Details – D3 .................................................................... 2-1
2.4 User Interface Connection Details – Original Decimator / D2 .................................. 2-1
2.5 Decimator Installation Considerations ....................................................................... 2-1
2.5.1 Decimator Configuration ......................................................................... 2-2
2.5.1.1 Accessing the WCM ............................................................ 2-2
2.5.1.2 Modifying the Network Configuration ................................ 2-3
2.5.1.3 Restoring the Factory Defaults ............................................ 2-4
2.5.1.4 Switch Port Calibration Files ............................................... 2-5
2.5.1.5 Switch Port Names ............................................................... 2-6
2.5.2 Decimator Licence Files .......................................................................... 2-7
2.6 API Socket Interface .................................................................................................. 2-8
2.7 Java Applet Software ................................................................................................. 2-8
2.7.1 Main Screen ............................................................................................. 2-9
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Contents (Cont'd)
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2.7.2 Control Buttons and Menu ..................................................................... 2-11
2.7.2.1 Advanced Measurement Settings ....................................... 2-21
2.7.3 Cross Polarity Mode .............................................................................. 2-22
2.7.4 Carrier Monitor ...................................................................................... 2-22
2.7.4.1 New Measurement ............................................................. 2-22
2.7.4.2 Carrier Monitor Toolbar .................................................... 2-23
2.7.4.3 Carrier Monitor Notifications ............................................ 2-25
2.7.4.4 From the Command Line ................................................... 2-25
2.7.5 Query String ........................................................................................... 2-26
2.7.6 Time Domain Mode (Future) ................................................................. 2-28
2.7.7 SNMP Interface ..................................................................................... 2-28
2.8 Input Signal Considerations ..................................................................................... 2-30
2.9 10 MHz Reference Considerations .......................................................................... 2-30
2.10 Updating the Firmware ............................................................................................ 2-30
2.11 Safety Considerations .............................................................................................. 2-32
2.12 General Specifications ............................................................................................. 2-33
2.13 Cleaning ................................................................................................................... 2-34
2.14 Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 2-34
2.15 Calibration................................................................................................................ 2-34
2.16 Warranty / Repair Contact Information ................................................................... 2-35
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Figures
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1-1 8-Port Decimator D3 Drawing ......................................................................................... 1-2

1-2 8-Port Decimator D3 ........................................................................................................ 1-2
1-3 Decimator D3 Card .......................................................................................................... 1-3
2-1 Decimator Main Applet ................................................................................................... 2-9
2-2 Decimator GUI Main Screen ......................................................................................... 2-10
2-3 Decimator GUI Control Buttons .................................................................................... 2-11
2-4 Carrier Monitor .............................................................................................................. 2-24
Tables
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2-1 Decimator GUI Button and Menu Descriptions ............................................................ 2-12

2-2 FFT Window Type Figures of Merit ............................................................................. 2-21

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1.0 Operations Guide 1-1
1.0 Operations Guide
1.1 Overview
This section describes how the Decimator works and how to use the Decimator. It includes a
description of all common activities for which the Decimator is designed. Section 1.0 contains the
basics and Section 2.0 provides a reference section for some of the details.
1.2 System Description
1.2.1 Equipment List / System Contents
The Decimator product consists of the following:

● The 8-Port Decimator
● Power cord
● Rubber feet for use on a bench top
● Decimator Getting Started Guide
Refer to Section 2.3 for installation instructions for the Decimator.
1.2.2 Functional Description
The Decimator product consists of a 1U rack-mount unit, containing a Decimator circuit card and an
8-port switch circuit card, along with a CD containing this User Manual and some useful example
files. The Decimator contains software that will load a Java applet on your PC when you reference it
from a browser such as Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox. The applet allows the user to select
which of the 8 ports to use as the input to the Decimator and to make Spectrum Mode measurements,
Time Domain measurements (future), and to determine Decimator Status.
1.2.3 Physical Description
Refer to Figure 1-1 for a diagram of the Decimator. A picture of the Decimator is shown in Figure
1-2 and a picture of the Decimator circuit card is shown in Figure 1-3. The Decimator can be
installed into any standard 19-inch equipment rack. The Decimator can be accessed remotely via the
Ethernet connection by any computer that has access to the same network.

1-2 1.0 Operations Guide
RATINGS: 120/240VAC 20VA 50/60Hz MODEL: DECIMATOR/C RESET

FUSE: 2.0 AMP TIME DELAY PART NO: 38117ASSY126495- 10 MHz REF
J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 LAN
AC IN
CAUTION
ESD
Figure 1-1 8-Port Decimator D3 Drawing
Figure 1-2 8-Port Decimator D3

1.0 Operations Guide 1-3
Figure 1-3 Decimator D3 Card
1.2.4 Client Computer
The following minimum capabilities are recommended for the client computer:
● 2.3 GHz Processor (or better)
● 4 GB of RAM (or better)
● An operating system that supports a web browser and Java VM as listed below
● A web browser such as Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox
● Java JVM 1.4.2 or newer for Decimator software versions up to 1.5.13 and Java
JDK 1.6, release 10 or newer for Decimator software versions 2.0.0 and up.
● An Ethernet connection available for the Decimator to connect to the computer.

1-4 1.0 Operations Guide

2.0 Reference Section 2-1
2.0 Reference Section
2.1 General
This section is a complete reference of all the capabilities of the Decimator. In some cases all the
relevant information was provided in Section 1.0. In this case the corresponding section here will
refer back to Section 1.0.
2.2 User Interface Security
No security restrictions are incorporated into the Decimator’s Java Applet or API Socket Interface.
Refer to Section 2.10 for details on the Web Configuration Manager security.
2.3 User Interface Connection Details – D3
The Decimator Java Applet and API Socket Interface are designed to allow up to 5 remote
connections simultaneously. However, multiple connections will impact the speed at which the
Decimator can make measurements, as measurement requests on all connections are handled on a
first come first serve basis.
2.4 User Interface Connection Details – Original Decimator / D2
The Original Decimator and D2 are designed to allow only one connection at a time. Connections
are made on a first come first serve basis. SED does offer proxy software that can be installed on a
computer which allows multiple users to connect to a single Original Decimator or D2 via that
computer. The proxy software manages the sharing between multiple users. This has an impact on
speed that the Original Decimator or D2 can take measurements, as measurement requests may
require different Decimator configurations.
2.5 Decimator Installation Considerations
The Decimator can be operated on a tabletop or it can be installed in any standard 19-inch equipment
rack. The rubber feet should be removed prior to installing it in a rack. The ground stud on the rear
panel should be connected to the facility earth ground when installed in a rack. The RF inputs shall
not be directly connected to an outdoor antenna. As a minimum, a low noise amplifier (LNA) or
similar device should be connected between the antenna and the Decimator.
The Decimator can be set up as either dedicated or shared access. With dedicated access, an
Ethernet cable is connected directly between the client computer and the Decimator. In this
configuration only the client computer can access the Decimator. With shared access, an Ethernet
cable is connected between the Decimator and a hub or switch. In this configuration any computer
on the network can access the Decimator. Any hub or switch is compatible with the Decimator but
10BaseT products will slow down the measurement speed.

2-2 2.0 Reference Section
No software, other than the Java runtime, needs to be installed on the client computer in order to use
the Decimator from a browser – the Java Applet will automatically be downloaded by the web
browser. Direct access to the API Socket Interface requires user written API software.
2.5.1 Decimator Configuration
The Decimator uses a Web Configuration Manager (WCM) to modify the network configuration,
calibration files, port names, and licence.
2.5.1.1 Accessing the WCM
The Decimator network configuration factory defaults are:

● IP Address = 192.168.10.1
● Net Mask = 255.255.255.0
● Gateway = 192.168.10.1
To access the WCM, enter <decimator IP address>/cgi-bin/wmc.cgi into a web browser’s address
bar. For example, to access the Decimator on the default IP address us the following
http://192.168.10.1/cgi-bin/wcm.cgi
This will display the following web page. To log in, select an access level and enter the password.
The default password for access level admin is ‘admin’ (without the quotes). The password is case
sensitive.

The client computer, whether using the Java Applet, API Socket Interface, or WCM, must have the
appropriate network routes to access the 192.168.10.xxx subnet. If a ping or inspection of the
routing table determines that no connectivity exists, then a route needs to be configured. To
configure connectivity for a Windows 2000/XP/7/8 computer, enter the route from a command
window. Example, if the client computer has an IP address of 192.168.123.100, enter the command:
route add 192.168.10.0 mask 255.255.255.0 192.168.123.100
2.5.1.2 Modifying the Network Configuration
To change the Decimator’s network configuration, log in to the Web Configuration Manager as
described in Section 2.10 and navigate to the Network tab. The following page will be displayed
Enter the new network information and click Save Changes. The following page will be displayed.

Click Reboot Now to reboot the card and begin using the new settings.
2.5.1.3 Restoring the Factory Defaults
The reset switch on the rear of the Decimator can be used to restore the Decimator’s network
configuration and API Socket Interface port to the defaults. Any calibration or licence files installed
will remain unchanged. The procedure to restore the factory default settings is as follows
1. Remove power to the Decimator
2. Locate the reset switch on the rear of the unit between the 10 MHz REF and the LAN
connectors. Using a paper clip or similar instrument, depress the switch and hold
3. Apply power to the Decimator and allow 120 seconds for the Decimator to initialize
4. Stop depressing the reset switch
5. The network configuration is now back to factory defaults.

2.5.1.4 Switch Port Calibration Files
The Calibration tab, shown below, is used to install or modify a switch port calibration. An example
switch port calibration file is included on the CD. After a switch port calibration file is installed or
modified, the Decimator will have to be reset for the changes to take effect.
The switch port calibration file must include the line:
#Port = XX
Where XX is the port for which the calibration is intended (i.e. XX = 1 for port 1, XX = 7 for port 7,
XX = 12 for port 12, etc). For a Decimator with no switch port licence, only port 1 is valid. Be sure
to upload the proper calibration file to the proper port or the Decimator may return undesired results.
Note that the Decimator will use linear interpolation to determine the desired offset between
calibration points.

2.5.1.5 Switch Port Names
The Port Names tab, shown below, is used to modify the names of the ports. On the User Interface,
these names will be displayed in the combo box. As a side note, this does not affect the low level
switch port messaging between clients and the Decimator card, as the switch port number is still
used. After the switch port names are modified, click the Apply Changes button.

2.5.2 Decimator Licence Files
The ‘Licence’ tab of the Decimator WCM, shown below, can be used to modify the available
features of the Decimator. To begin the licence file upgrade, first click the ‘Browse’ button and
select the SED provided licence file. Then click the ‘Upload’ button to transfer the file to the
Decimator.

Once the new licence file has been uploaded the following page will be displayed. Click the ‘Reboot
and Apply’ button for the new licence file changes to take effect.
2.6 API Socket Interface
The Application Program Interface (API) is a socket interface used to configure and initiate
measurements, retrieve measurement data, and monitor status. The default port for the API socket
Interface is 9784, but this can be configured through the WCM Network tab. The required
information for programmatic access is described in a separate document named “Decimator API
Specification (125497_revX).pdf” provided on the CD.
2.7 Java Applet Software
In addition to the API Socket Interface, there is a built-in graphical user interface (GUI) that can be
displayed using any web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox. The GUI is quite
intuitive to use and allows interactive use of the Decimator for any general purpose investigation that
a traditional digital or analog spectrum analyzer can be used for.

Refer to Figure 2-1 for a picture of the main applet for the Decimator. The applet window is divided
into two areas: the screen, on the left side main area, and the control buttons, on the right side
column.
Figure 2-1 Decimator Main Applet
For the spectrum mode, the basic operations made by the Decimator are to collect the samples
required for the selection made, perform a windowed FFT (see Advanced Settings), and present the
spectrum data to the operator. Similar to traditional spectrum analyzers, the speed of the
measurement is a function of the RBW and the span.
2.7.1 Main Screen
The screen consists of four areas, as shown in Figure 2-2. This window allows the user to control the
Y axis scaling and reference, as well as the attenuation level.
The Plot Area, to the center, consisting of the grid and plot of the signal. Marker values show up at
the top of the plot area.
The North Settings Bar, along the top, consisting of the connection LED, RBW, Span, # Averages,
Start Frequency, Center Frequency, and Stop Frequency
The West Settings bar, along the left, consisting of the Reference Level, Reference Select, Scale per
Division, and minimum displayed power level.

And finally, the South Mouse Indicator Bar, along the bottom, consisting of the mouse cursor
positions frequency and amplitude.
The Screen Area will automatically update the values of the various parameters in real time as the
signal changes or the user changes parameters.
Figure 2-2 Decimator GUI Main Screen

2.7.2 Control Buttons and Menu
The Control Buttons reside along the right side

of the applet in two columns. The right most
column of buttons consists of the major
functions and the column of buttons to the left
of it are the context-sensitive buttons as dictated
by the present major function that is selected.
Clicking on one of the major function buttons

will change the context sensitive buttons to the
available editable options. Clicking on one of
the context sensitive buttons will either apply
that option or bring up a separate dialog box
that can be edited to a value or chosen from a
drop down list.
The options available for each context sensitive

function can be multiple levels deep. The menu
options and their specific functionality are
outlined in the table below.
Figure 2-3 Decimator GUI Control Buttons
Table 2-1 describes in detail each button and data field of the Decimator’s GUI. Use of the GUI is
described further in the Help file under the system button.

Table 2-1 Decimator GUI Button and Menu Descriptions

Button Menu Item Description
Preset N/A Sets the Decimator back to its default settings and clears any stored
traces, states and markers.
Decimator Logo N/A This is the application logo only.
Frequency Center Frequency The center frequency. Displays the desired and actual center frequency
values. Clicking on the menu item displays the Center Frequency Edit
dialog. Setting a value too low or too high is automatically adjusted to the
actual value of the card’s limit.
Start Frequency The start frequency. Displays the desired and actual start frequency
values. Clicking on the menu item displays the Start Frequency Edit
Stop Frequency The stop frequency. Displays the desired and actual start frequency
values. Clicking on the menu item displays the Stop Frequency Edit
Span Span The span. Displays the desired and actual span values. Clicking on the
menu item displays the Span Frequency Edit dialog. Setting a value too
low or too high is automatically adjusted to the actual value of the card’s
limit.
Full Span Sets the span to 1200 MHz and center frequency to 1550 MHz. The
Decimator is in wide sweep mode.
Min Span Sets the span to 16 kHz.
Amplitude Auto Y-axis Whether or not the Decimator will set the Reference Level and Scale / Div
to an appropriate value to show the entire active trace in view.
Values:
• True
• False
Reference Level The Reference Level or power level at the top of the screen in dBm. This
value will be automatically set if Auto Y-axis is set to true.
Scale / Div The scale per vertical division in dB. This value will be automatically set if
Auto Y-axis is set to true.
Auto Atten. The attenuation level is automatically set to the appropriate value,
depending on the power level of the incoming signal.
Values:
• True - Disables Manual Atten. Menu
• False - Enables Manual Atten. Menu.
Manual Atten. Stepped increments to adjust the input attenuation manually.


Max Ref Line A horizontal reference line is drawn at the maximum power value of the
trace along with a label of the power value. Clicking this menu item, sets it
visible
Visible Whether or not the reference line is
visible.
Values:
• Show
• Hide
Color The color of the reference line. Displays a
color edit dialog.
Thickness The thickness of the reference line in
pixels.
Values:
• 1
• 2 (default)
• 3
• 4
• 5
Back Navigate Back to the Trace menu.
Min Ref Line A horizontal reference line is drawn at the minimum power value of the
trace along with a label of the power value. Clicking this menu item, sets it
visible
Visible Whether or not the reference line is
visible.
Values:
• Show
• Hide
Color The color of the reference line. Displays a
color edit dialog.
Thickness The thickness of the reference line in
pixels.
Values:
• 1
• 2 (default)
• 3
• 4
• 5
RBW RBW The resolution bandwidth or spacing between the points. Clicking on the
menu item displays a combo box with a list of the appropriate RBWs given
the current span and FFT Window. The minimum RBW is 1 Hz.


RBW Mode The mode used.
Values:
• Auto (default) (Sets the RBW = span / ratio)
• Manual (Ratio is disabled, users have full control to independently
specify an RBW)
Ratio The ratio of the span to the RBW and is used only in Auto RBW Mode.
Average Average The number of averages. Displays the desired and actual number of
averages. Clicking on the menu item displays the Number of Averages
Edit dialog. Lower limit is 1.
Detector The detector used.
Values:
• Normal
• Peak
Hold The hold mode.
Values:
• Normal (none)
• Max Hold
• Min Hold
• Min Max Active
Measure Capture Mode The capture mode.
Values :
• Continuous
• Single
• Stopped
Restart Restarts the measurement if in Continuous Capture Mode. This is handy if
Max Hold, Min Hold or Min Max Active mode is on while in Continuous
Mode.
FFT Window The Fast Fourier Transform window type.
Values:
• Rectangular
• Flattop
• Blackman-Harris (default)
• Hamming
• Hanning
FFT Overlap The FFT Overlap from 0 to 1.
Spectral Inversion The Spectral Inversion
Values:
• Off
• On
Optimization The Optimization.
Values:
• Spurious
• Speed


System Reference Select The Reference Select.
Values:
• External
• Internal
• Auto
CrossPol Mode The CrossPol Mode. Span must be less than 52 MHz. Users should
ensure proper values set for the Switch Port and CrossPol Switch Port
settings.
Values:
• True
• False
Switch Port The switch port. On a single port Decimator, the value will be set to 0 and
disabled. On an 8-Port Decimator, the values will be from 1 to 8. For a 4-
Port Decimator, the values will be from 1 to 4.
CrossPol Switch The CrossPol switch port. On a single port Decimator, the value will be set
Port to 0 and disabled. On an 8-Port Decimator, the values will be from 1 to 8.
For a 4-Port Decimator, the values will be from 1 to 4.
Color Scheme The color scheme of the background and grid lines
Values
• Normal (Black and green)
• Print (White and black)
Connection The number of seconds to wait for a response from the Decimator in
Timeout addition to a minimum of a second. Default is 30 seconds. Minimum is 1
second. Setting the number to 1 second will detect network failures
quicker. Setting the number to 60 seconds will provide more time when
running the UI over a WAN and/or when connecting through the Decimator
Proxy.
Reset Perform a software reset on the card.
Status Display the status of the card in a display dialog. A tool tip does the same.
Error Log Displays a list of errors received by the Decimator UI. The dialog
automatically pops up when an error is encountered.
Help Display the Decimator UI help in the default browser.
State State 1 to Store or restore the state of Decimator from storage of one of 10 states.
State 10 When the state is captured, a gear marker icon is shown on the menu
item. Hovering over the menu item when a state is captured, displays the
state in an html tool tip.
• Clear – Clears the state
• Capture – Stores the current state
• Apply – Applies the stored state to the current state
• View – View the stored state in a display dialog.


Trace Active The trace color is shown in the menu item. This trace also acts as the
CoPol Trace when in CrossPol mode.
Visible Whether or not the active trace is visible.
Values:
• Show
• Hide
Color The color of the active trace. Displays a
color edit dialog.
Thickness The thickness of the active trace in pixels.
Values:
• 1
• 2 (default)
• 3
• 4
• 5
Export to CSV Export the Trace points to a CSV file.
Displays a File Save as Dialog.
CrossPol The trace color is shown in the menu item. This trace is the CrossPol
Trace when in CrossPol Mode.
Visible Whether or not the active trace is visible.
Values:
• Show
• Hide
Color The color of the active trace. Displays a
color edit dialog.
Thickness The thickness of the active trace in pixels.
Values:
• 1
• 2 (default)
• 3
• 4
• 5


Trace 1 to Trace 4 Memory based traces.
The trace color is shown in the menu item.
Capture Copy the active trace to the stored trace.
Displays a graph icon on the menu item and
on the Trace menu item one level above
when captured.
Clear Clear the trace from memory.
Visible Whether or not the trace is visible.
Values:
• Show
• Hide
Color The color of the stored trace. Displays a color
edit dialog.
Thickness The thickness of the memory trace in pixels.
Values:
• 1
• 2 (default)
• 3
• 4
• 5
Freq. Rendering The frequency rendering mode.
Values:
• Overlay – Display the trace exactly
as was taken, disregarding the
frequency. This is a WYSIWYG of
the trace when it was captured.
• Absolute – Renders the trace in the
exact frequency location. It may be
off screen.
• Shifted – Render the trace centered
in the center of the screen but scale
it in the frequency direction
according to the new Span.
Ampl. Rendering The amplitude rendering mode.
Values:
• To Scale – Renders the trace in the
vertical direction to scale.
• Overlay – Renderings the trace in
the vertical direction as was taken
during capture, disregarding the
reference level.
Details Displays the settings at the time the Trace
was captured.
Back Navigate back to the Trace menu list.


Markers Marker 1 to Marker Markers that can be applied to traces. The markers are added to the
5 active trace and then can be moved to memory-based traces. The trace
color is shown in the menu item. Note that markers can only be dragged
using the mouse on memory-based traces that have the Freq. Rendering
set to Absolute.
Style Set the style of the marker. When Normal or Delta,
a paper clip graphic is shown.
Values:
• Off – Turns off the marker
• Normal – A single marker
• Delta – A pair of markers
• CrossPol – A pair of markers on the Active
and CrossPol traces when in CrossPol
mode.
Shape The shape of the marker.
Values:
• Plus
• X
• Diamond
• Up Facing Triangle
• Down Facing Triangle
• Right Facing Triangle
• Left Facing Triangle
• Circle
• Do Not Enter
• Circle Plus
Color The color of the marker. Displays a color edit dialog.
Trace Shows what Trace the marker is attached to. Not
applicable in CrossPol mode.
Values:
• Current (Active)
• Cross Pol (future)
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
Frequency Enabled when the Style is Normal, Delta or
CrossPol, this displays the Frequency Edit Dialog to
adjust the marker frequency.
Function Enabled when the Style is Normal or Delta, this
displays the functions that can be performed on the
marker frequency.
Values:
• Peak Search
• Marker to Center Frequency


• Marker to Reference Level
• Next Peak Right
• Next Peak Left
• Next Lower Peak
Freq. Adjust Enabled when the Style is Normal, Delta or
CrossPol, this displays a previous and next button.
The buttons will move the marker one point to the
left or right.
Reference Enabled when the Style is Delta or CrossPol, this
Frequency displays the Frequency Edit Dialog to adjust the
reference frequency marker.
Reference Enabled when the Style is Delta or CrossPol, this
Function displays the functions that can be performed on the
reference frequency marker.
Values:
• Peak Search
• Marker to Center Frequency
• Marker to Reference Level
• Next Peak Right
• Next Peak Left
• Next Lower Peak
Ref. Freq. Enabled when the Style is Delta or CrossPol, this
Adjust displays a previous and next button. The buttons
will move the reference frequency marker one point
to the left or right.
Report Export to CSV Export the active trace and any captured memory based traces to a CSV
file. Displays a File Save as Dialog.
Export to HTML Export the screen, traces, markers and states to an HTML file report.
Displays a File Save as Dialog to specify a target directory. The Decimator
UI optionally displays the report HTML file in the default browser when
done.
Save / Open Save Screen to Save the screen to a PNG file. Displays a File Save as Dialog.
PNG
Save Project Save the current settings, memory based traces, markers attached to
memory based traces, and states to a project xml file. Displays the File
Save as Dialog.
Open Project Opens a saved project from file and loads the data into the Decimator UI.
The current settings, memory based traces, markers attached to memory
based traces, and states are loaded from the project xml file.
Carrier Monitor New Measurement Create a new measurement using the current state of the Decimator.
Provide a name and specify which analyses to run.
Measurement The measurement delay in seconds. This is the time to wait between
Delay successive measurements.


Log Directory The output log directory for traces and analysis files. If blank, logging will
not occur. Log files will be in a subdirectory off this root log directory in a
format root_log_dir/yyyy_mm_dd/measurement_name/
Within that directory there will be a
BandPower.csv (if Band Power analysis is configured)
PresenceOfACarrier.csv (if Presence of a Carrier Analysis is configured)
trace subdirectory containing a trace file per trace with an
hh_mm_ss_uuu.csv format
Email An edit window to specify:
• Master Switch – enables email
• Mail Server
o Name
o Port
• From
o Email
o Name
• Recipients
o Email
o Name
o Style
 Simple Text – text only
 Rich HTML – text and screen shot
• Test button – Select a recipient and click the test button to send a
test email.
Note: Ensure nothing is blocking port 25, such as virus software. You will
need to remove or disable that port blocking for email to work.
SNMP An edit window to specify:
• Master Switch – enables SNMP
• Trap Destinations
o IP Address
o Port
o Community
• Test button – Select a trap destination and click the test button to
send a test trap. Default values used.
• Show MIB button – Extract the MIB file from the application and
prompt the user to save the file to local disk. This MIB file can be
loaded directly into an NMS.
Band Power Displays sub menus for the default Band Power analysis.
Nominal Power Edit the default Nominal Power in dBm.
Tolerance Power Edit the default Tolerance Power in dBm.
Presence of a Displays sub menu for the default Presence of a Carrier analysis.
Carrier Delta Power Edit the default Delta Power in dB.

2.7.2.1 Advanced Measurement Settings
Pressing the Measure button (Measure Setup on software version prior to 3.0.0) allows access to
some advanced settings, not typically changed for most measurements, but available if desired.
These settings allow the user to select the FFT Window type and Optimization. On Software
versions prior to 3.0.0, Spectral Inversion and FFT Overlap are also available.
A selection of FFT windows types have been made available to provide the user with expanded
analysis capability. The available window types and their respective characteristics are shown in
Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 FFT Window Type Figures of Merit

Highest Side Lobe Equivalent Noise
FFT Window 3.0 dB BW (bins) Scallop Loss (dB)
Level (dB) BW (bins)
Rectangular 1 -13.0 1.00 0.89 3.92
Flattop 2, 3 -93.6 3.77 3.72 0.005
Blackman-Harris1 -92 2.00 1.90 0.83
Hamming1 -43.0 1.36 1.30 1.78
Hanning1 -32.0 1.50 1.44 1.42
Configuring the Decimator to an Optimization setting of Spurious will increase the measurement
time but reduce, and in most cases remove completely, the spurious signals generated within the
Decimator. It is recommended that Speed Optimization be used when measuring modulated or noise
signal band power, as spurious optimization can reduce measurement accuracy. An Optimization
setting of Speed will increase measurement speed at the expense of leaving internally generated
spurious signals visible to the user.
1
“On the Use of Windows for Harmonic Analysis with Discrete Fourier Transform”, Fredric J. Harris, Proceedings of
the IEEE, Vol. 66, No. 1, January 1978
2
“Extremely Flat-Top Windows for Harmonic Analysis”, Irini S. Reljin, Branimir D. Reljin, Veljko D. Papić, IEEE
Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 56, No. 3, June 2007”
3
“Technical Review, Windows to FFT Analysis”, Brüel & Kjær, No. 3 1987

2.7.3 Cross Polarity Mode
A Decimator with a switch port licence can enable Cross Polarity mode (CrossPol). In this mode the
Decimator will display the spectrum from two inputs simultaneously. In the example below, the
green trace, Switch Port, is configured as “1 - port1” and the orange trace, Cross Pol Switch Port, is
configured as “7 – port7”. The input port names default to “portX” where X is a number between 1
and 8. These names can be changed through the WCM’s Port Names tab. CrossPol markers display
the delta power between the two traces.
2.7.4 Carrier Monitor
The Decimator can be configured to monitor up to 100 carriers, validating the captured trace for
limits within acceptable Band Power and Presence of a Carrier thresholds. The measurement is
defaulted to use the entire span of the viewport. If configured, email or SNMP trap notification
events will be raised when an alarm threshold is exceeded. To use the carrier monitor, a new
measurement must be configured then enabled.
2.7.4.1 New Measurement
The following figure shows the New Measurement window. A unique name must be giving to each
new measurement. Use the drop down box to configure the options for Analyses, Notifications, and
State. Note that the state options are not configurable through this menu. These values are
determined from the current Java Applet configuration.

Once all of the options are configured, click the Ok button in the corner of the New Measurement
window. This will cause the Carrier Monitor Toolbar to be displayed on the left side of the Java
Applet.
2.7.4.2 Carrier Monitor Toolbar
The carrier monitor toolbar appears after one New Measurement has been configured. Moving the
mouse cursor over the toolbar widens it to make the measurement names visible. Figure 2-4 shows
the Java Applet with three Carrier Monitor measurements configured. Note that the measurement
has been ‘Played’ so many of the Carrier Monitor Toolbar buttons have been disabled. The selected
carrier (“Carrier 1” from the Measurement Table) has up to 24 hours of results shown in the Carrier
window.

Figure 2-4 Carrier Monitor
The following Table describes each of the Carrier Monitor Toolbar buttons.
Button Name Button Graphic Description
Play Start the carrier monitor. This will sequentially
process the carrier monitor measurements. If a
threshold is exceeded Measurement Status LED
will go red and, if enabled, a notification will be
sent.
Stop Stop the carrier monitor measurements
Add Create a new measurement
Delete Delete the selected measurement
Edit Edit the selected measurement
Recall State Recall the Decimator state from the selected

measurement
Capture State Capture the state of the Decimator to the
selected measurement
Move Move the selected measurement down one
Measurement
Down

Button Name Button Graphic Description

Move Move the selected measurement up one
Measurement Up
Scroll to Top Scroll to the top of the measurement table
Scroll Up Scroll up one
Measurement OR When the mouse cursor is not in the Carrier

Table Monitor Toolbar area, then only the
Measurement Status LED is shown. Otherwise,
a two column table with Measurement Status
and Measurement Name is shown
LED: Gray is unknown, Green is success, Red is
failure
Scroll Down Scroll down one
Scroll to Bottom Scroll to the bottom of the measurement table
2.7.4.3 Carrier Monitor Notifications
The Carrier Monitor can be configured to send SNMP or email notifications if a measurement
threshold is exceeded. Note that both the master switch (press Carrier MonitorEmail or Carrier
MonitorSNMP) and the measurement notification control (select the measurement from the
Carrier Monitor Toolbar and click the ‘Edit’ button and then select Notifications from the drop down
menu) must be enabled for notifications to be generated.
2.7.4.4 From the Command Line
After setting up the measurements for carrier monitoring in the previous section and running and
testing interactively, it may be beneficial to run the carrier monitoring not from within the Java
Applet, but from a command line task.
To do this, perform the following:

● Run the Decimator UI to create a project file with all the measurements in it. Test
it out running in the browser interactively. Include things like measurement delay,
trace analysis result logging, email notifications, SNMP configuration and all
your measurements. Save the project file to disk. (e.g. C:/myproject.xml)
● Obtain the decimator.jar file by searching in your browser’s cache for the file
“decimator.jar”. (Consult your browser documentation to find the directory
and/or search your drive) Some browsers allow a “File | Save As…” option to
save the current page to disk, which will in turn save “decimator.jar” to the
directory.
● Shutdown the Decimator UI.

● From the command line run:

○ java -java.util.logging.config.file=''FullPathToJavaLoggingPropertiesFile'' -cp
decimator.jar com.sedsystems.decimator.CarrierMonitoring -IpAddress
''YourDecimatorCardIpAddress'' -Port ''YourPort'' -ProjectFile
''FullPathToYourProjectFile''
● As an example:
○ java -Djava.util.logging.config.file=C:/decimator.properties -cp decimator.jar
com.sedsystems.decimator.CarrierMonitoring -IpAddress 192.168.10.1 -Port
9784 -ProjectFile C:/myproject.xml
● A sample decimator.properties java logging file exists at the bottom of the
Decimator Java Applet help (click System  Help)
2.7.5 Query String
Normally, the user interface is started with default settings. If you find you often change the settings
to the same values regularly, you can save a Project and reopen it each time you use the card, or you
may want to take advantage of the query string function.
The user interface can be configured via the URL used to access it, so that it will start with the
specified settings. For example, the URL http://192.168.10.1/index.html?frequency=1455.5 will start
the user interface with the center frequency set to 1455.5 MHz. The complete list of possible
parameters is shown below.
Parameter Name Description Expected Data Type Example Default Value

frequency Sets the center Decimal, MHz frequency=1345.23 half of the
frequency available
frequency
span Sets the span Decimal, kHz span=24.885 the minimum
span value
RBW Sets the resolution Decimal RBW=95 100
BW
averages Sets the number of Decimal averages=12 10
averages
autoyaxis Turns Y axis auto Boolean (true=on) autoyaxis=false true (auto scaling
scaling on/off on)
yref The Y axis reference Decimal (dB) yref=-10 0
value. (value at the top
of the plot)
dbdiv The number of dB per Decimal (dB) dbdiv=5 10
division on the Y axis.
crosspolmode Turns CrossPol mode Boolean (true=on) crosspolmode=true False (crosspol
on/off mode off)
switchport Selects the switched Decimal switchport=5 1
RF port (8-Port (1 to 8)
Decimator only)

Parameter Name Description Expected Data Type Example Default Value

crosspolswitchport Selects the switched Decimal crosspolswitchport=3 2
RF port for the (1 to 8)
crosspol feed
autoattenuation Toggles input Boolean (true=auto) autoattenuation=true true (automatic
attenuation between attenuation)
auto and manual
attenuation Sets the attenuation Decimal attenuation=5 0
level in dB
referenceselect Toggles the clock Enum: referenceselect=auto internal
reference between external
internal/external
internal
auto
capturemode Sets the capture mode Enum: capturemode=continuous stopped
stopped
single
continuous
fftwindow Sets the FFT window Enum: fftwindow=flattop blackman-harris
rectangular
flattop
blackman-harris
hamming
hanning
fftoverlap Sets the FFT overlap Decimal (0 to 1) fftoverlap=0.4 0.5
spectralinversion Sets the spectral Boolean (true=on) spectralinversion=true false
inversion
optimization Sets the optimization Enum: optimization=speed spurious
or dithering option spurious
speed
detector Sets the detector Enum: detector=peak normal
option peak
normal
hold Sets the hold mode Enum: hold=max hold normal
normal
max hold
min hold
min max active
colorscheme Sets the color scheme Enum: colorscheme=print normal
on the plot normal
print
profile Loads a project xml Local file or web profile=C:/myProject.xml N/A
file (Similar to using served file or
the Save / Open
menu) at startup. If profile=http://www.someUrl
provided, all other .com/myProject.xml
options above are
ignored and the ones
in the project file are
loaded in.

The parameters must be appended to the regular URL using the standard URL query string format
(parameter list and URL separated by '?', parameters separated by '&', and parameter name/value
separated by '='). The parameters can be in any order, and parameter names are case insensitive. You
may specify as many or as few parameters as you like.
Examples:
● http://192.168.10.1/index.html?frequency=1350.5&span=25.5
○ Sets the center frequency to 1350.5 MHz, and span to 25.5 kHz.
● http://192.168.10.1/index.html?autoyaxis=false
○ Turns off automatic Y-axis scaling.
● http://192.168.10.1/index.html?frequency=1350.5&span=25.5&RBW=98&averag
es=11&referenceselect=external&capturemode=continuous
○ Sets the center frequency to 1350.5 MHz, span to 25.5 kHz, resolution
bandwidth to 98 Hz, the number of averages to 11, enables the external clock
reference, then starts a continuous mode trace.
2.7.6 Time Domain Mode (Future)
Note: the time domain mode User Interface is not accessible on the Java Applet at this time. It will
be made available when demand warrants it. Time domain mode is only available from the API
Socket Interface at this time.
The time domain mode is used to measure the instantaneous power of the input signal in the actual
span shown.
For the time domain, the basic operations made by the card are to collect the samples contiguously
and then display the data in the time domain to the operator.
This also can be done in Raw mode or Decimated mode. Raw mode takes the full input range of the
card and displays the time domain data. Decimated mode reduces the bandwidth down to the
desired span (as close as it can; refer to the actual span reported). The resultant time domain data is
displayed to the user. Note that the scale and time range of the display are actual values, based on
the settings chosen.
2.7.7 SNMP Interface
The Decimator supports monitoring of the operational status through the SNMP interface. MIB
definitions are available to provide translations of the OIDs to readable labels. The SNMP interface
provides read-only data concerning the device operations.
The OIDs of interest are the device identification and version information, as well as the operational
status.

The device identification is provided in the ISO branch of the object ID structure. The ENTITY-
MIB file contains the translations for these nodes. Notable entries are as follows:
.1.3.6.1.2.1.47.1.1.1.1.8 Hardware revision.
.1.3.6.1.2.1.47.1.1.1.1.10 Software revision.
.1.3.6.1.2.1.47.1.1.1.1.11 Serial number.
Status information on the device operations is provided in the ISO branch as well. The IADC-MIB
file contains the OID translations. Entries are as follows:
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.1.0 Input overload status.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.2.0 Overall device status, indicates if a major fault occurred.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.3.0 System up time, indicates how long the device has been
running since last reset.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.4.0 Voltage of the onboard 1.2v power supply.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.9.0 Onboard temperature.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.10.0 The center frequency of the current capture.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.11.0 The span width of the current capture.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.12.0 The resolution bandwidth of the current spectrum capture.

If a time capture is in progress, the value is 0.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.13.0 Spectral Inversion setting.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.14.0 Internal clock setting.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.16.0 Auto attenuation setting.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.17.0 Number of available IF switch ports.
.1.3.6.1.4.1.9633.4.1.18.0 The currently selected IF switch port.

The MIB OID files are available from the HTTP interface of the Decimator. To obtain the files,
enter the filename for each into the URL field of a browser and then save the file for use by your
SNMP tools. Example, to access the files using the default IP address, use the following URLs:
http://192.168.10.1/ENTITY-MIB.mib
http://192.168.10.1/IADC-MIB.mib
http://192.168.10.1/SEDSYSTEMS-MIB.mib
Refer to Decimator API Specification (125497) for further information.
2.8 Input Signal Considerations
The input to the Decimator must be in the range listed in Section 2.12. Note that the input can be
limited by an external filter to the band of interest within this range in order to avoid reducing the
signal to noise ratio of the instrument. The more broadband noise allowed into the Decimator, the
lower the dynamic range available for the Decimator to use. The total power in the full L-Band
range should not exceed the input power level specification for Decimator. Any band pass, high
pass, or low pass RF filter suitable for 75-ohm (or 50-ohm) applications may be used on the input to
the Decimator.
2.9 10 MHz Reference Considerations
The Decimator uses a 10 MHz reference as a frequency reference. Note that frequencies reported
will be limited in accuracy and phase noise by the choice of 10 MHz reference. The on-board
frequency reference is accurate to ±2.6 ppm (Original Decimator / D2 is accurate to 10e-5) and is
selected by default. An external reference will typically provide better accuracy.
The external frequency reference must be selected through the Java Applet or the API Socket
Interface. The setting will remain selected until you close the connection.
2.10 Updating the Firmware
The Decimator incorporates a web page to manage updating the firmware. This eliminates the need
to return the unit to the factory for updates.
Reset the Decimator before installing firmware and ensure there are no API connections made,
including the Java Applet and the API Socket Interface, after the reset and during the installation.
The Decimator can be reset in the Configuration->Reset tab of the Web Configuration Manager or
by cycling the power to it.

The Firmware Upgrade tab, shown below, is the default tab displayed after successfully logging in to
the Decimators WCM. Refer to Section 2.5.1.1 for details on logging in.
The firmware update file, supplied by SED, can be transferred to the Decimator using a local host
computer. After specifying the server information and clicking Upload, the file will be obtained and
then the following screen will be displayed

Clicking on Begin Flash will update the Decimator firmware. When complete, the Decimator will be
automatically reset. If the firmware file fails the integrity check, it is highly recommended that the
Cancel Firmware Upgrade button be pressed or there is a risk the Decimator may be rendered
unresponsive.
2.11 Safety Considerations
The 8-Port Decimator User’s Manual must be reviewed before installation and operation of the unit.
Failure to do so can result in damage to the unit or injury to the user. If the equipment is used in a
manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired. Heed all warning signals.
CAUTION Symbols can be found within this manual or on the instrument. The
CAUTION symbol denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a situation that could result
in personal injury or damage to the product. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION
until the indicated conditions are fully understood.
Additional symbols found on the unit are shown below.
The CAUTION, RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK symbol indicates high voltages

may be present which can cause injury or death.

2.12 General Specifications

Parameter Specification
Power Requirements Input voltage: 120/240 VAC ±10%
Original Decimator/D2 (Decimator/C and /C-5S): 35 VA max power consumption
D3 (Decimator/C and /C-5S): 50 VA max power consumption
Input frequency: 46-63 Hz single phase
AC Power Connector
• IEC 60320, Fused Power Connector, spare fuse in connector.
• FUSE, CYLINDRICAL, 5 X 20 mm, TIME DELAY, NON-INDICATING, 250
VOLT, 2 AMP (BUSSMANN GDC-2A or equivalent)
Environmental Indoor environment
Temperature Operational Temperature Range: 0 to +40°C
Non-operating: -20°C to +70°C
Humidity Operating: 0% to 50% non-condensing (maximum 80% for temperatures up to 31°C,
decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C)
Non-operating: 10% to 95% non-condensing
Pollution Degree 2
Altitude Maximum 2000 meters
Installation Category II
Standards
EMC Standards EN 61326-1
FCC Title 47, Part 15
Safety Standards EN 61010-1

UL 61010-1
CSA22.2 No. 61010-1
Mechanical
Size 1.75”H x 19”W x 10”D
Mounting 19” Rack-mounted, 1U
Physical Interfaces
RF Inputs 8 x Type F, 75 ohms (optionally SMA, 50 ohms)
Input Frequency Range: 950 MHz to 2,150 MHz – Original Decimator and D2
5 MHz to 3,000 MHz – Decimator D3
Input Power (per input): -5 dBm to -75 dBm (aggregate) – Original Decimator
+5 dBm to –110 dBm (aggregate) – Decimator D2 / D3
Input Isolation (port to port): 48 dB (min)
Input Return Loss: -12 dB (min) – Original Decimator and D2
-15 dB (min) – Decimator D3
Control RJ-45, 10/100base-T, half or full duplex
TCP/IP API, SNMP, HTTP
Reference BNC, 50 ohms
10 MHz, -15 dBm to +10 dBm – original Decimator
-5 dBm to +13 dBm – Decimator D2 and D3

Parameter Specification
Measurements
Amplitude Accuracy ± 0.5 dB (at 25°C) 1
± 1.0 dB (5 to 40°C)
Frequency Accuracy Approximately 10e-5 (internal) – Original Decimator / D2
± 2.6 ppm (internal) - D3
or as per external reference source
Frequency Resolution 1 Hz
Resolution Bandwidth 1 Hz to 15 MHz
Spurious Images: < -55 dBc (typical)
Aliasing: < -55 dBc (typical)
DC Offset: (time domain only) < -30 dBc (typical)
Single Measurement 16 kHz to 52 MHz – Original Decimator / D2
Span up to 220 MHz – Decimator D3
Multiple Measurement 52 MHz to 1200 MHz – Original Decimator / D2
Span up to 2995 MHz – Decimator D3
Averaging User selectable,
up to 100 averages – Original Decimator and D2
up to 255 averages – Decimator D3
Measurement Speed3 Original Decimator and D2: 8192 Point FFT, 52 MHz span : 2.11 seconds
1024 Point FFT, 3.5 MHz span: 0.190 seconds
Decimator D3: 500 MHz span, 1 MHz RBW, 200 ms
200 MHz span, 30 KHz RBW, 630 ms
80 MHz span, 100 kHz RBW, 170 ms
3.5 MHz span, 8 kHz RBW, 90 ms
Notes:
1. Measurement conditions: 10 averages, input level between -8 dBm and -68 dBm, 3 sigma
2. Resolution bandwidths auto or manual adjustable
3. Expected rates with 10 averages, speed optimization
4. All specification at 25°C unless otherwise noted and are subject to change without notice.
2.13 Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the chassis with a damp cloth ONLY. DO NOT USE ANY SOLVENTS.
2.14 Maintenance
There is no on-going maintenance required for the 8-Port Decimator.
2.15 Calibration
If the Decimator is being used for absolute level measurements, it needs to be recalibrated once
every 2 years. If it is being used for general carrier detection or relative measurements, such as
carrier to noise ratio, then no calibration is required.

2.16 Warranty / Repair Contact Information
If your Decimator is not operating correctly, contact the Service Department for support and a
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number if applicable. There are no serviceable parts inside
the unit.
SED Systems
18 Innovation Boulevard
P.O. Box 1464
Saskatoon, SK
Canada
Telephone: 306-933-1605
Fax: 306-933-1695
Email: service@sedsystems.ca
Website: http://www.sedsystems.ca/contact_customer_service



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Revision 11

April 15, 2014

Prepared by Senior Developer B. Gyetko

Approved by Project Manger P. Waskowic

18 Innovation Blvd., P.O. Box 1464

The information contained herein is proprietary to SED Systems, and

may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to others except as

specifically permitted in writing by SED. The recipient of this

the information contained herein from loss, theft, and compromise.

for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

1.0 Operations Guide ............................................................................................................ 1-1

1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 System Description .................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2.1 Equipment List / System Contents........................................................... 1-1

1.2.2 Functional Description ............................................................................. 1-1

1.2.3 Physical Description ................................................................................ 1-1

1.2.4 Client Computer ....................................................................................... 1-3

2.0 Reference Section ........................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 User Interface Security .............................................................................................. 2-1

2.3 User Interface Connection Details – D3 .................................................................... 2-1

2.4 User Interface Connection Details – Original Decimator / D2 .................................. 2-1

2.5 Decimator Installation Considerations ....................................................................... 2-1

2.5.1 Decimator Configuration ......................................................................... 2-2

2.5.1.1 Accessing the WCM ............................................................ 2-2

2.5.1.2 Modifying the Network Configuration ................................ 2-3

2.5.1.3 Restoring the Factory Defaults ............................................ 2-4

2.5.1.4 Switch Port Calibration Files ............................................... 2-5

2.5.1.5 Switch Port Names ............................................................... 2-6

2.5.2 Decimator Licence Files .......................................................................... 2-7

2.6 API Socket Interface .................................................................................................. 2-8

2.7 Java Applet Software ................................................................................................. 2-8

2.7.1 Main Screen ............................................................................................. 2-9

8-Port Decimator User’s Manual 126504(11)

2.7.2 Control Buttons and Menu ..................................................................... 2-11

2.7.2.1 Advanced Measurement Settings ....................................... 2-21

2.7.3 Cross Polarity Mode .............................................................................. 2-22

2.7.4 Carrier Monitor ...................................................................................... 2-22

2.7.4.1 New Measurement ............................................................. 2-22

2.7.4.2 Carrier Monitor Toolbar .................................................... 2-23

2.7.4.3 Carrier Monitor Notifications ............................................ 2-25

2.7.4.4 From the Command Line ................................................... 2-25

2.7.5 Query String ........................................................................................... 2-26

2.7.6 Time Domain Mode (Future) ................................................................. 2-28

2.7.7 SNMP Interface ..................................................................................... 2-28

2.8 Input Signal Considerations ..................................................................................... 2-30

2.9 10 MHz Reference Considerations .......................................................................... 2-30

2.10 Updating the Firmware ............................................................................................ 2-30

2.11 Safety Considerations .............................................................................................. 2-32

2.12 General Specifications ............................................................................................. 2-33

2.13 Cleaning ................................................................................................................... 2-34

2.14 Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 2-34

2.15 Calibration................................................................................................................ 2-34

2.16 Warranty / Repair Contact Information ................................................................... 2-35